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Statue of a smiling peanut, installed during Carter's 1976 presidential campaign by the Democratic Party.
The Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue is a monument located in Plains, Georgia, United States. Built in 1976, the roadside attraction depicts a large peanut with a big smile, and was built to support Jimmy Carter during the 1976 United States presidential election.
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Preserves sites associated with Jimmy Carter. The park is spread out with small sites all around the town, but the main site is the former high school (now a museum) north of downtown across the railroad tracks.
Former Standard Oil station converted into a museum.
Built in 1888, it was the headquarters of Carter’s 1977 campaign. It’s now a museum focusing on his campaigns for State Senate, Governor, and President. Parking available during daylight hours.
Carter's childhood home west of Plains, with parking and restrooms available onsite.